StartupCampWaterloo - June 3

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Mic

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May 16, 2008, 4:41:17 PM5/16/08
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Hey all

In case you haven't seen it yet, we are having our 3d StartupCamp in
Waterloo (at Accelerator Centre) on June 3. check out
http://barcamp.org/StartupCampWaterloo for details and to sign up.

Two cools things:
* John Philip Green and Malgosia Green of http://savvica.com/ are
going to be talking about their startup experience since graduating
from Waterloo
* Sun has launched a new Start Up program for cheaper, better
equipment.

Hope to see you there
happy long weekend
mic

Mic

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May 27, 2008, 12:35:58 PM5/27/08
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Hey everyone

change in Speaker. John and Malgosia are unavailable due to their
investor coming into town from India so... What do you think about
doing a "how to" at the start of the session instead and then
launchign into startups

if you like the idea, please indicate what you'd want ot know "how to
do" and we'll get the right folks talking about that

here's some topics to start you off
How to pitch to an investor
How to know when to launch your product
how to build a marketing plan with no money
how to start a start up
how to ....

look forward to your ideas, thoughts and feedback
mic


On May 16, 4:41 pm, Mic <michalmber...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey all
>
> In case you haven't seen it yet, we are having our 3d StartupCamp in
> Waterloo (at Accelerator Centre) on June 3. check outhttp://barcamp.org/StartupCampWaterloofor details and to sign up.

Mic

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May 27, 2008, 12:35:58 PM5/27/08
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Hey everyone

change in Speaker. John and Malgosia are unavailable due to their
investor coming into town from India so... What do you think about
doing a "how to" at the start of the session instead and then
launchign into startups

if you like the idea, please indicate what you'd want ot know "how to
do" and we'll get the right folks talking about that

here's some topics to start you off
How to pitch to an investor
How to know when to launch your product
how to build a marketing plan with no money
how to start a start up
how to ....

look forward to your ideas, thoughts and feedback
mic


On May 16, 4:41 pm, Mic <michalmber...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey all
>
> In case you haven't seen it yet, we are having our 3d StartupCamp in
> Waterloo (at Accelerator Centre) on June 3. check outhttp://barcamp.org/StartupCampWaterloofor details and to sign up.

Jesse Rodgers

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May 27, 2008, 9:12:42 PM5/27/08
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Borrowing (stealing) Brydon's idea for democamp, why don't we do this
http://20x2.org/ with the question:

Why?

It can be guided under the context of 'why a startup' or something but
I thought a simple question would do it. I am going to send out emails
to a few folks that I think should answer this question... if anyone
on here wants to, speak up!

Jesse

Norman Young

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May 28, 2008, 9:24:29 AM5/28/08
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"Why" gets us up in the morning, and puts us to sleep at night. "Why" directs our every step throughout the day.

"Why" is why I come to Camp.

I've been toying with the idea of presenting "Why we stopped chasing other people's money, and are just doing it for ourselves," depending what else is on the board, come Tuesday night.

It's all about ownership and value, and personal values, i.e., "why".

I'm considering doing a brief rant as an antidote to the must-get-funding mentality that seems to pervade sponsored gatherings. Create real value, and financing will be the least of your challenges. The only permission we need is a paying customer's.

Norm.

Avery Pennarun

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May 28, 2008, 12:42:40 PM5/28/08
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On 5/27/08, Jesse Rodgers <jrro...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Why?

That's an excellent choice of question. Although I have to admit that
I didn't understand that it *was* the question until I saw Norman's
response :)

Hopefully my deadlines will be over with by then and I can make it down.

Have fun,

Avery

Kareem Shehata

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May 28, 2008, 8:44:51 PM5/28/08
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You've got my vote... but then I might be biased :D

A howto related to startups would be great. Any suggestions for a
presenter?

-kms


On May 27, 12:35 pm, Mic <michalmber...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey everyone
>
> change in Speaker. John and Malgosia are unavailable due to their
> investor coming into town from India so... What do you think about
> doing a "how to" at the start of the session instead and then
> launchign into startups
>
> if you like the idea, please indicate what you'd want ot know "how to
> do" and we'll get the right folks talking about that
>
> here's some topics to start you off
> How to pitch to an investor
> How to know when to launch your product
> how to build a marketing plan with no money
> how to start a start up
> how to ....
>
> look forward to your ideas, thoughts and feedback
> mic
>
> On May 16, 4:41 pm, Mic <michalmber...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hey all
>
> > In case you haven't seen it yet, we are having our 3d StartupCamp in
> > Waterloo (at Accelerator Centre) on June 3. check outhttp://barcamp.org/StartupCampWaterloofordetails and to sign up.

brydon

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May 29, 2008, 10:59:03 AM5/29/08
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Thieves!!!

I won't call the cops as long as you all sign up and attend
DemoCampGuelph6...
http://barcamp.org/DemoCampGuelph6

Good luck and have fun next week, I'm out of town and can't make it.
brydon



On May 27, 9:12 pm, "Jesse Rodgers" <jrrodg...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Borrowing (stealing) Brydon's idea for democamp, why don't we do thishttp://20x2.org/with the question:
>
> Why?
>
> It can be guided under the context of 'why a startup' or something but
> I thought a simple question would do it. I am going to send out emails
> to a few folks that I think should answer this question... if anyone
> on here wants to, speak up!
>
> Jesse
>
> On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 12:35 PM, Mic <michalmber...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hey everyone
>
> > change in Speaker. John and Malgosia are unavailable due to their
> > investor coming into town from India so... What do you think about
> > doing a "how to" at the start of the session instead and then
> > launchign into startups
>
> > if you like the idea, please indicate what you'd want ot know "how to
> > do" and we'll get the right folks talking about that
>
> > here's some topics to start you off
> > How to pitch to an investor
> > How to know when to launch your product
> > how to build a marketing plan with no money
> > how to start a start up
> > how to ....
>
> > look forward to your ideas, thoughts and feedback
> > mic
>
> > On May 16, 4:41 pm, Mic <michalmber...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Hey all
>
> >> In case you haven't seen it yet, we are having our 3d StartupCamp in
> >> Waterloo (at Accelerator Centre) on June 3. check outhttp://barcamp.org/StartupCampWaterloofordetails and to sign up.

Jesse Rodgers

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May 29, 2008, 11:03:32 AM5/29/08
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If you aren't coming to my party why should I go to yours?!??! :p

Looking forward to DemoCampGuelph6 ;)

Jesse

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